Embracing the Modern Sabbath: A Guide to Unplugging and Recharging
In the fast-paced world of technology and perpetual connectivity, finding solace and rejuvenation has become an elusive pursuit. I, like many tech enthusiasts, found myself immersed in a relentless cycle of long work hours and endless screen time. It was during one particularly draining period that I stumbled upon the idea of adopting a day of rest, akin to the Christian and Jewish tradition of the Sabbath. The question that lingered in my mind was whether this ancient practice could offer a refuge for those drowning in the digital age?
In the modern context, the lessons from the Sabbath hold profound relevance for individuals immersed in the tech industry or anyone grappling with the demands of a high-paced career. The deliberate act of stepping away from screens and work echoes the need for balance in our lives. By adopting a day of rest, we can learn to appreciate the importance of reconnecting with ourselves, our loved ones, and the world beyond the digital realm.
Being a Christian myself I've never almost always payed attention to the word "Sabbath" in the bible or even when it was talked about in church whatsoever. Now being that I am out of college and I am working on different things all at once I now realize how important it is to find rest to refuel myself and find room to let me my relax from all that I am doing. It's interesting that I actually find it hard to tell myself to take a break from the work that I do because how my internal emotions of wanting to grind and be better and grow as a person but once I started implemented it I realized how important it is and how I've should've done it all along.